Wedding Video Production
Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography
Weddings, in general, is serious business nowadays. Every aspect associated with a wedding is taken care of by professionals.
Even though you may have been given the opportunity to shoot a wedding by one of your friends or relatives, that does not mean you can take it lightly at all.
The ceremony, moments and celebrations associated with a marriage can go on for more than a day, so as a Video-maker you need to ensure that you shoot a faithful documentary of the events as they unfold.
Here are some suggestions/tips to help you to take a professional approach to wedding video production and wedding video editing.
Wedding Video – A Professional Approach
The most common approach is to make a chronological record of the event. You shoot it as a documentary, telling a story and interpreting what you see.
The most suitable position from which to shoot the wedding ceremony is usually from behind the priest’s left shoulder. You get a good view of the couple’s faces. You may just want to check with the priest to confirm if he is ok with your position.
Don’t just stick to capturing the evening reception and the celebrations. Grab shots of the post-ceremony socializing and conversations as well. It could be outside the venue, but does not matter.
You will get lots of candid and interesting snippets of video. The video footage will give you plenty of diverse moments when you sit down for editing!
Consider the use of an external microphone. You will need to capture the sound associated with all the formal moments, including the ceremony.
The camcorders built-in microphone will not give you the best results, with all the background noise being captured.
Besides you, the photographer will also be capturing those precious moments. At times, you can’t do much since the photographer will get in your way. Try to include him in the action and create another point of interest.
Every wedding will have key formal events together with less formal or lighter moments!
So you just cannot stick to shooting from a tripod all the time!
For the formal, staged moments, consider the use of a tripod. If you have to get closer to people or between places to capture the lighter moments, it is best to shoot hand-held.
Besides capturing the formal moments, you will also have to capture some informal moments, close-ups or candid shots of the couple.
Utilize the time when they are getting ready for the wedding, to ask some questions about their would-be.
Add a little humor to your conversation. Make them comfortable. It will all add to the quality of your final video.
Summary
Every wedding celebration, irrespective of what religion or culture it is associated with, will have its key formal moments, as well as some lighter moments. So try mixing your shooting style to get a diverse footage. At the same time, it is one of the biggest moments in a couple’s life. So as a video-maker, make sure you approach it in a professional manner. With the above suggestions, you should be able to pull it through, and give the couple’s something worth remembering for the rest of their life.
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